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Xponential Grows Revenue 30%, Eyes More With Wellness Push
The boutique fitness and wellness franchisor sees massive potential in Lindora, it’s first foray into the GLP-1 weight-loss drug space Xponential Fitness, the boutique fitness and wellness franchisor overseeing ten brands, opened an average of one and a half new studios each day in 2023 — a feat founder and CEO Anthony Geisler said can… The post Xponential Grows Revenue 30%, Eyes More With Wellness Push appeared first on Athletech News.
Orangetheory, Self Esteem Brands Merge in Major Fitness Deal
The parent company of Anytime Fitness joins forces with Orangetheory in a deal that creates a global wellness giant Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands, the parent company of Anytime Fitness, in an all-stock transaction, the sides announced Thursday. The “merger-of-equals” deal represents one of the biggest fitness industry consolidations in recent memory… The post Orangetheory, Self Esteem Brands Merge in Major Fitness Deal appeared first on Athletech News.
Fitness & Wellness Apps Can Now Use SleepScore Tech
With SleepScore APIs, fitness and wellness apps can offer personalized sleep-improvement solutions to their members, driving engagement In its efforts to help the fitness and wellness community catch more quality z’s every night, SleepScore Labs is widening its net. In partnership with the Lake Nona Impact Forum, SleepScore, the global leader in enterprise-ready sleep science… The post Fitness & Wellness Apps Can Now Use SleepScore Tech appeared first on Athletech News.
Julianne Hough’s Kinrgy Chooses WeHo for First Dance Fitness Studio
The dance fitness brand partnered with Xponential Fitness to open three studios. Upcoming locations are set for Austin and Seattle Julianne Hough is dancing her way into March with the grand opening of her dance fitness platform Kinrgy’s first brick-and-mortar studio, in West Hollywood, California. Founded by the “Dancing with the Stars” starlet in 2018,… The post Julianne Hough’s Kinrgy Chooses WeHo for First Dance Fitness Studio appeared first on Athletech News.
The Future of Fitness Education & Certification
Ahead of IHRSA 2024, execs from ACSM, ACE, ISSA and NASM share how they’re educating the personal trainers and coaches of tomorrow The fitness industry’s benchmark for excellence is continuously shifting, highlighting the critical need for fitness professionals to stay informed. Fitness education and certification is on the cusp of a new era, fueled by… The post The Future of Fitness Education & Certification appeared first on Athletech News.
Momentous Gets $32M To Expand Human Performance Supplements
Humble Growth has acquired a significant minority stake in Momentous, the ‘human performance’ brand led by former NFL player Jeff Byers Humble Growth, a consumer-focused investment firm concentrating on disruptive wellness brands in the food, beverage, health, beauty, vitamins, supplements and apparel space, has acquired a significant minority stake in Momentous, a fast-growing human performance… The post Momentous Gets $32M To Expand Human Performance Supplements appeared first on Athletech News.
Concept2 Takes Personalized Fitness to New Heights With ErgData
The next-gen edition of ErgData allows rowers to set up workouts, view customized stats, track progress and enjoy daily challenges all from their smartphone While Concept2 launched the free ErgData virtual trainer app roughly a decade ago, the sport equipment manufacturer’s upgraded version of the software promises to blow the prior rendition away once showcased… The post Concept2 Takes Personalized Fitness to New Heights With ErgData appeared first on Athletech News.
With Hyperhuman, Fitness Brands Can Create Game-Changing Video Content
The tech company empowers wellness providers, connected hardware companies, consumer fitness entities and digital fitness brands to generate quality, scalable content in minutes In the world of digital health and fitness, video content is the heartbeat of any enterprise. Offering a fresh stream of content that’s scalable to varied audiences is fundamental. However, producing this content… The post With Hyperhuman, Fitness Brands Can Create Game-Changing Video Content appeared first on Athletech News.
CEO Corner: Füm’s Braeden Pauls on a World Without Smoking & Vaping
With Füm, users take in food-safe, flavored air instead of inhaling addictive substances like nicotine or vapor Quitting a bad habit cold turkey rarely works. This is especially true with addictive practices like smoking and vaping. Habit replacement – swapping a harmful behavior out for a similar but non-harmful one – is typically a more… The post CEO Corner: Füm’s Braeden Pauls on a World Without Smoking & Vaping appeared first on Athletech News.
Self Esteem Brands Sees Revenue, Franchise Growth in ’23
The parent company of Anytime Fitness is also expanding internationally, with deals in France, Austria and Australia, and potentially more Anytime Fitness owner Self Esteem Brands (SEB), a portfolio of fitness and personal care franchises, has closed out a solid 2023 with system-wide revenues up 12.3% compared to 2022. Combined franchise sales also grew by… The post Self Esteem Brands Sees Revenue, Franchise Growth in ’23 appeared first on Athletech News.
Product of the Week: ClassPass Offers Fitness Variety, Flexibility
The popular mobile booking platform has profoundly changed the boutique fitness sector since its inception in 2013 All products featured on Athletech News are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission ClassPass was founded in 2013 by Payal Kadakia and Mary Biggins… The post Product of the Week: ClassPass Offers Fitness Variety, Flexibility appeared first on Athletech News.
Life Time CEO Touts Member Engagement as Shares Soar
The luxury lifestyle and fitness operator’s stock surged Wednesday on the back of strong 2023 financials and membership metrics Shares of Life Time are surging in response to strong fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2023 results, demonstrating that its member-rich amenities and services are a hit with wellness seekers — so much so that there… The post Life Time CEO Touts Member Engagement as Shares Soar appeared first on Athletech News.
Orangetheory, Hannah Berner Use Laughs To Break Down Fitness Barriers
The boutique fitness brand and popular comedian will tackle gym-intimidation with a “WTF is OTF” comedy show Orangetheory Fitness and Hannah Berner have partnered to make the fitness community more welcoming using comedy. The “WTF is OTF?!” comedy show is an experiential marketing event that aims to build community by critiquing several aspects of today’s… The post Orangetheory, Hannah Berner Use Laughs To Break Down Fitness Barriers appeared first on Athletech News.
Fitness Industry Vet Finds the Perfect Fit as MADabolic Franchisee
A longtime former Gold’s Gym staffer, Adam McLeod has found a winning business model in MADabolic’s group strength and conditioning approach The boutique fitness space is exceedingly crowded, so how does a brand stand out to consumers, coaches and franchisees? It differentiates. MADabolic is the industry’s leading group strength and conditioning franchise. This sets it… The post Fitness Industry Vet Finds the Perfect Fit as MADabolic Franchisee appeared first on Athletech News.
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Ring. Can the Tech Giant Challenge Oura?
Samsung’s new smart ring will monitor key health metrics such as heart rate, sleep patterns and respiratory rate Samsung officially introduced the Galaxy Ring, its latest innovation in wearables, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The new device marks the South Korean tech giant’s first venture into the smart ring category and the… The post Samsung Unveils Galaxy Ring. Can the Tech Giant Challenge Oura? appeared first on Athletech News.
How CR Fitness Became the Top Crunch Franchise Group
Together for a decade, the CR Fitness team’s story is one of relationships, perseverance and a deep-rooted commitment to building top-quality gyms From professional sports teams to blockbuster film casts, the term “dream team” can be used to describe prestigious groups in a multitude of settings. But when it’s mentioned in the fitness and wellness… The post How CR Fitness Became the Top Crunch Franchise Group appeared first on Athletech News.
GlycanAge Secures $4.2M, Flexing the Future of Longevity
A startup that reveals biological age is aiming to personalize health prevention with a simple finger prick Biotech company GlycanAge, which specializes in the science of biological aging, has completed a $4.2 million seed funding round led by Kadmos Capital and LauncHub Ventures, marking yet another win for the longevity and disease prevention space despite… The post GlycanAge Secures $4.2M, Flexing the Future of Longevity appeared first on Athletech News.
Barry’s Adds Ouai Haircare as Newest Wellness Partner
The HIIT brand continues to invest in premium wellness amenities for its members, with partnerships across nutrition, recovery and haircare Ouai, the haircare and lifestyle brand founded by Jen Atkin, has forged an exclusive amenities partnership with Barry’s. The two-year tie-up will bring a collection of Ouai product offerings to Barry’s studios across the United… The post Barry’s Adds Ouai Haircare as Newest Wellness Partner appeared first on Athletech News.
TeamUp Uses a Tech-First Approach To Change User Experiences
The software platform is designed as a tech product for the fitness industry, not a fitness product using technology, an approach that benefits operators and their members A software platform is only as good as the data, technology and intent that powers it. A software company is only as good as its people. Since launching… The post TeamUp Uses a Tech-First Approach To Change User Experiences appeared first on Athletech News.
iFIT, Dish Settle Lawsuit Over Fitness Streaming Tech
A judge had ruled that iFIT and Peloton infringed on Dish’s streaming technology patents, causing headaches for the connected fitness rivals iFIT and Dish Network have reached a definite settlement in a legal dispute over streaming technology patents, according to a joint filing in a Delaware federal Court. The agreement follows a feud that began… The post iFIT, Dish Settle Lawsuit Over Fitness Streaming Tech appeared first on Athletech News.
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